An Act strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to strengthen health care protections within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It seeks to enhance existing regulations and potentially introduce new measures to safeguard patient rights and access to healthcare services. The bill’s specific details and intended changes are currently under consideration by legislative committees.
Key provisions
- Potential modifications to existing health care regulations.
- Enhancements to patient rights and protections.
- Possible adjustments to healthcare financing mechanisms.
- Review and potential updates to evidentiary use of medical information (related to similar bills).
- Committee review and amendment process.
- Scheduling of hearings for further discussion and consideration.
Who is affected
- Patients in Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers in Massachusetts
- Health care facilities in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Insurance companies in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill is subject to amendment and potential substitution with a new draft (S2538).
- The bill was initially referred to the committee on Health Care Financing but subsequently receded from that referral.
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Sponsors
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13 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Andrea Joy Campbell
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
David M. Rogers
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